Belle (PG for mature themes, mild epithets and brief
smoking) Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars in this biopic about the life of Dido Elizabeth
Belle (1761-1804), the illegitimate offspring of an African slave and a British
ship captain (Matthew Goode) who sent his daughter to England to be raised in
polite society by his aristocratic aunt (Emily Watson) and uncle (Tom
Wilkinson). Cast includes Penelope Wilton, Sarah Gadon, Miranda Richardson, Tom
Felton and Bethan Mary-James.

INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS

Altered States of Plaine (Unrated) Sci-fi thriller revolving
around a young fugitive (George Gallagher) on the run from the government who
is desperate for a cure from a mysterious affliction that has him waking up in
a different place whenever he falls asleep. (In English and French with
subtitles) With Kether Donohue, Michael P. Mathis and Donald Pritt.

The Bachelor Weekend (Unrated) Buddy comedy, set in Dublin,
about a bride-to-be (Amy Huberman) who recruits her ex (Andrew Scott) to plan
her fiance’s bachelor party, an overnight camping trip to the Irish countryside
(Hugh O’Conor) with his friends and her obnoxious brother (Peter McDonald). Featuring
Brian Gleeson, Michael Legge and Andrew Bennett.

Decoding Annie Parker (R for profanity and sexuality)
Samantha Morton handles the title role in this fact-based drama about a woman’s
fight against the same hereditary form of breast cancer that claimed the life
of her mother and sister. With Helen Hunt, Rashida Jones, Marley Shelton,
Maggie Grace and Alice Eve.

Farmland (Unrated) Generation Next documentary taking a look
at the lives of some farmers and ranchers who have assumed the reins of the
family business while still in their twenties.

For a Woman (Unrated) Romance drama, exploring the mystery
of undying love from the perspective of a daughter (Sylvie Testud) deconstructing
her parents’ (Benoit Magimel and Melanie Thierry) enduring marriage. Cast
includes Nicolas Duvauchelle, Julie Ferrier and Denis Podalydes. (In French
with subtitles)

Friended to Death (R for profanity and crude sexual
references) Dark comedy revolving around a social media junkie (Ryan Hansen)
who fakes his own death online just to see whether any of his supposed friends
come to the funeral.

With James Immekus, Zach McGowan, Pancho Moler and Angela
Bullock.

Ida (PG-13 for mature themes, sexuality and smoking)
Skeleton-out-of-the-closet drama, set in Poland in 1962, about an orphan (Agata
Trzebuchowska) raised in a Catholic convent who learns that she was born Jewish
just as she’s set to take her vows as a nun. Co-starring Jerzy Trela, Halina
Skoczynska and Agata Kulesza. In Polish with subtitles)

Jobriath A.D. (Unrated) “It’s better to flame out than to
fade away” biopic recounting the brief career of Bruce Wayne Campbell
(1946-1983), aka Jobriath, the first openly-gay rock star, and the first to die
of AIDS.

The M Word (R for profanity and sexual references) Ensemble
comedy, written and directed by the legendary Henry Jaglom, following three
middle-aged sisters (Frances Fisher, Mary Crosby and Eliza Roberts) as they
make the awkward adjustment to the onset of menopause. Co-starring Corey
Feldman, Tanna Frederick and Gregory Harrison.

Mr. Jones (PG-13 for terror, frightening images, sexuality
and brief profanity) Harrowing horror flick about an aspiring filmmaker (Jon
Foster) who moves to the country with his girlfriend (Sarah Jones) where they
get more than they bargain for when they sneak into the home of their new
next-door neighbor (Mark Steger), a reclusive sculptor with a weird agenda.
With Faran Tahir, Stanley B. Herman, Jordan
Byrne and Ethan Sawyer.

The Protector 2 (R for profanity and violence) Tony Jaa
reprises the title role in this martial arts sequel, set in Thailand, as a retired Royal Guard now enlisted
to crack a terrorist conspiracy to disrupt peace talks in Bangkok. With RZA, Marreese Crump and JeeJa
Yanin. (InThai with subtitles)

Speak the Music (Unrated) Reverential biopic chronicling the
51-year career of classical violinist Robert Mann, a founding member of the
Juilliard String Quartet.

Walk of Shame (R for profanity and sexuality) Elizabeth
Banks stars in this romantic comedy, set in L.A., as an ambitious reporter
whose dream of becoming a news anchor is imperiled after a one-night stand
which leaves her stranded downtown without a phone, cash or car. With James
Marsden, Gillian Jacobs and Sarah Wright.

Whitewash (Unrated) Convoluted crime thriller, set in the
wintry woods of rural Quebec, about a drunk snowplow operator (Thomas Haden
Church) who decides to hide in the forest the body of a man he accidentally hit
while driving under the influence. Co-starring Anie Pascale, Marc Labreche and
Isabelle Nelissse.

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